Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Beattock Bridge
Beattock Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beattock Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9905). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 03/08/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Kirkpatrick-Juxta NGR NT 07797 02770 Coordinates 307797, 602770 — Thomas Telford 1819; John MacDonald contractor (inscription). Roadbridge, widened to E mid 20th century, retaining profile. Single segmental arch high above Evan Water. ORIGINAL BRIDGE: coursed, squared rubble with ashlar dressings and rusticated voussoirs continued as channelled soffit. Slightly battered abutments. Band course below (?rebuilt) W parapet. ADDITION built of concrete, with red ashlar cladding. — Stone inscribed "This Bridge Was Bult (sic.) By/JOHN MACDONALD/ From a Plan By/THOMAS TELFORD/ In The year/1819". Span about 17m.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beattock Bridge is a category B listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural design, contributing to the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3103, -3.4542
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG10 9QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- wikidata: Q17809053 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beattock Bridge?
- Beattock Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG10 9QB).
- What is Beattock Bridge?
- Beattock Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beattock Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode DG10 9QB.
- Is Beattock Bridge a listed building?
- Beattock Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Beattock Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Beattock Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beattock Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG10 9QB. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.